Disclaimer: *Zero walks on again, little neon sign in tow* We do not own
Tenchi Muyo! *drops sign on the floor indifferently* I think you get the
point, so I'll be on my way . *growls under breath* Two for the price of
one, easy for _her_ to say . she's not the one carrying the stinkin' sign
around!! *stalks off unhappily leaving the poor sign on the ground*
Chapter 4: The Trouble With Planning
It was an incredibly pleasant morning, in Ryoko's opinion at least. She was warm, comfortable, and sleeping in late with no plans of waking up anytime soon. Of course that was only her plan, but despite that minor detail, life was good. Then again all good things must come to an end at sometime. *Rise and shine, sleepyhead!* chirped a happy voice, interrupting Ryoko's plans. The pirate let out an agitated groan and mentally snapped, *Get out! G'away!* She pulled the covers over her head in a feeble attempt to ward off any response. *Well, aren't you the morning person?* Washu's mental voice continued, ignoring the icy silence that had settled in the link, *Anyway it's time to eat now Little Ryoko.* One golden eye opened in annoyance, "Fine, whatever." Washu smirked as the pirate was glomped by her sister, "We figured food would get you up." "Should've known you'd be in on this," Ryoko muttered, glancing at Ryo-ohki who in turn put on her best 'Who me?'-look and bounced up and down on the bed a couple times. With an amused snort Ryoko got up and phased into a new pair of clothes. "Guess it's time to eat!" she chimed, helping Ryo- ohki down off the bed. "Myao!" the little girl replied excitedly. "Wow!" the elder said as they disappeared into the kitchen, " You helped again?" Washu looked over at the messy, unmade couch-bed and tutted in mock disapproval, "Such a lazy girl!" She summoned her holotop and with a few clicks the couch was remade and tided up. With a smug grin her work was concluded and she made her way toward the table.
*~
Breakfast was amazing as usual, owing to the fact that Sasami had made it of course. Maybe getting up wasn't such a bad idea. Now all Ryoko had left to do was to slip around the corner and she could escape the torture of- "Aha!" came Ayeka's voice from behind her, "There you are, you lazy freeloader!" 'Damn," Ryoko thought miserably, 'There goes that plan!' The princess grabbed onto her collar and dragged the unhappy pirate off with a dry, "You will help me with the laundry this time demon!" All Ryoko could do in the defense was moan gloomily and be yanked along. She was finally deposited in the front yard where two baskets and a clothesline were waiting. "I trust you know how to use these," Ayeka said sarcastically, handing Ryoko some clothespins. The pirate clipped one to her nose and joked nasally, "I'm not sure, teach me Oh Gweat One!" Ayeka rolled her eyes and began with her basket, "Get going, lesser being!" Ryoko stuck out her tongue and began to hang the clothes onto the line, keeping the clothespin on her nose in spite. She went about the task in silence until childish laughter caught her attention. Sasami and Ryo-ohki ran across the grass after one another at top speed, giggling nonstop. Tag, the pirate mused silently, wasn't quite as fun with only two players. Catching sight of their sisters the two streaked over, pausing their game.
*~
Ayeka smiled and waved as Sasami and Ryo-ohki approached, continuing to do her chores. Ryoko, she noted, had stopped to allow Ryo-ohki to examine her clothes-pinned nose with curiosity. "Hewwo Weeo-ohki!" Ryoko greeted, causing the little girl to giggle at the sound of her voice. The princess herself couldn't help but be amazed in the difference in Ryoko's demeanor. Her gaze shifted to find Sasami creeping behind the pirate and she gave her sister a curious look. "Shh," the pink-eyed girl stealthily whispered, a mischievous smirk appearing on her pretty face. "Yeow!" Ryoko exclaimed in surprise as Sasami gently thwapped her on the arm. "Tag!" the little princess shouted already sprinting away with Ryo-ohki right behind her. "Sorry Ayeka," Ryoko shrugged, floating a few inches above the ground with an overly innocent grin, "Gotta go, I'm 'It' now! I was almost done, I swear!" The princess sighed as she took off after the two with a jubilant holler of, "Ready or not, here I come!" Ayeka couldn't help but smile as she watched the Space Pirate Ryoko, Jurai's equivalent to the boogieman, play tag with two little kids. She was all the more surprised to find herself wanting to join in, it would be most improper. On second thought, why not? She was Ayeka Jurai and she could do whatever she wished. "Hey you!" Ayeka called out, catching Ryoko off guard, "Catch me if you can, heathen!" The golden-eyed girl shook off her initial bewilderment and tore after her friend with a hearty laugh.
*~
Kiyone happily sat back in her seat aboard the Yagami with a pleased expression. She had finally received a well overdue raise and vacation time to boot. Not even Mihoshi could spoil her mood today. Kiyone blinked and looked around in surprise. Speaking of Mihoshi, where was her dim- witted partner anyway, they were almost home. As if summoned, the ditzy officer stumbled into the control room playing with her pink cube. "Why won't it work?" she whined dismally, producing various objects of all shapes and sizes. "Look," Kiyone began, "Forget the coffee, we'll be home in a minute." "Really?" Mihoshi asked, teary-eyed. "In fact I have to activate the landing gear right now," Kiyone explained calmly, reaching over. "I'll do it! I'll do it!" the blond exclaimed enthusiastically, mood changing in split seconds, "It's this one right?" "Yes Mihoshi," she answered, good mood improving as they hand their first successful landing all month. She appeared on the dock with a smile on her face. Ayeka stumbled over to the pair in a rather un-princessly manner, gave an enigmatic grin, and poked Kiyone on the forehead with a huff of, "You're It!" Then she sprinted away with an uncharacteristic cackle. The officer was left cross-eyed and confused until a certain pirate popped into her view. "Neener, neener, neener! You can't catch me!" she called out before rushing off again. Catching on, Kiyone tapped Mihoshi's arm and began running, nearly knocking into Sasami during the trip. "No fair! Get back here!" Mihoshi shrieked, and two more joined the ranks.
*~
From her seat in the shadows on the porch Washu watched the six girls run around the front yard with a wistful smile on her face. She was glad to see them all having fun together. Her smile widened as Ryo-ohki snuck up behind Ryoko and tagged her. The scientist restrained a chuckle when Ryoko whirled around and promptly exclaimed, "You fuzzy traitor!" Then proceeded to chase the hysterical little girl around. At the same time two sets of golden eyes turned to peer curiously at the exact spot where she sat. The rest of the girls peeked from their hiding places, trying to find out why the game had paused. Washu covered her mouth in surprise, she hadn't laughed out loud, had she? Remembering the link, she grimaced. There went sitting down and watching the antics in silence. With an almost inaudible swish, Ryoko appeared next to her on the steps. "Heya Washu!" she greeted with impish grin, "Wanna play?" She opened her mouth to protest, but was cut off by several voices. Sasami poked her head out from behind a tree, "Yeah Washu! Play with us!" Ayeka's voice came from another end of the yard, "I really must insist Miss Washu!" "Meow!" Ryo-ohki sang, beaming at her hopefully. "Do I have a choice?" she asked, one eyebrow raised questioningly. "That's the spirit!" Ryoko quipped, slapping Washu on the shoulder playfully, "Either way, you're It!" As the others ran for new hiding spots the cyan- haired devil took off with, "Come and get me!" Giving in, Washu joined in the mad dash with a peal of maniacal laughter. With a running leap, she tackled her daughter. Ryoko was It, yet again. The zany antics of seven crazy aliens continued well after the arrival of their final participant. This would be a take-out dinner night.
Comments from the Peanut Gallery Tailz: *does victory dance* Another one bites the dust!! Zero: I don't have to carry the sign next time! Whoo Hoo! Tailz: Who said that?? *ponders* I have dubbed you 'The Sign Carrier,' hence you carrying the sign!! Zero: But . no fair! *pouts* I refuse to hold the sign! Tailz: *glares* You do want to come to Disney World, don't you Zero-chan?? Zero: *starry eyes* Disney!? *uncharacteristic happiness* Yay!! Tailz: Only if you carry the sign . Zero: *grudgingly* Fine . I get to see Tigger, right?? Tailz: Uh-huh!! C'mon, I wanna get going!! *waves* See y'all soon!! *dissappears*
Chapter 4: The Trouble With Planning
It was an incredibly pleasant morning, in Ryoko's opinion at least. She was warm, comfortable, and sleeping in late with no plans of waking up anytime soon. Of course that was only her plan, but despite that minor detail, life was good. Then again all good things must come to an end at sometime. *Rise and shine, sleepyhead!* chirped a happy voice, interrupting Ryoko's plans. The pirate let out an agitated groan and mentally snapped, *Get out! G'away!* She pulled the covers over her head in a feeble attempt to ward off any response. *Well, aren't you the morning person?* Washu's mental voice continued, ignoring the icy silence that had settled in the link, *Anyway it's time to eat now Little Ryoko.* One golden eye opened in annoyance, "Fine, whatever." Washu smirked as the pirate was glomped by her sister, "We figured food would get you up." "Should've known you'd be in on this," Ryoko muttered, glancing at Ryo-ohki who in turn put on her best 'Who me?'-look and bounced up and down on the bed a couple times. With an amused snort Ryoko got up and phased into a new pair of clothes. "Guess it's time to eat!" she chimed, helping Ryo- ohki down off the bed. "Myao!" the little girl replied excitedly. "Wow!" the elder said as they disappeared into the kitchen, " You helped again?" Washu looked over at the messy, unmade couch-bed and tutted in mock disapproval, "Such a lazy girl!" She summoned her holotop and with a few clicks the couch was remade and tided up. With a smug grin her work was concluded and she made her way toward the table.
*~
Breakfast was amazing as usual, owing to the fact that Sasami had made it of course. Maybe getting up wasn't such a bad idea. Now all Ryoko had left to do was to slip around the corner and she could escape the torture of- "Aha!" came Ayeka's voice from behind her, "There you are, you lazy freeloader!" 'Damn," Ryoko thought miserably, 'There goes that plan!' The princess grabbed onto her collar and dragged the unhappy pirate off with a dry, "You will help me with the laundry this time demon!" All Ryoko could do in the defense was moan gloomily and be yanked along. She was finally deposited in the front yard where two baskets and a clothesline were waiting. "I trust you know how to use these," Ayeka said sarcastically, handing Ryoko some clothespins. The pirate clipped one to her nose and joked nasally, "I'm not sure, teach me Oh Gweat One!" Ayeka rolled her eyes and began with her basket, "Get going, lesser being!" Ryoko stuck out her tongue and began to hang the clothes onto the line, keeping the clothespin on her nose in spite. She went about the task in silence until childish laughter caught her attention. Sasami and Ryo-ohki ran across the grass after one another at top speed, giggling nonstop. Tag, the pirate mused silently, wasn't quite as fun with only two players. Catching sight of their sisters the two streaked over, pausing their game.
*~
Ayeka smiled and waved as Sasami and Ryo-ohki approached, continuing to do her chores. Ryoko, she noted, had stopped to allow Ryo-ohki to examine her clothes-pinned nose with curiosity. "Hewwo Weeo-ohki!" Ryoko greeted, causing the little girl to giggle at the sound of her voice. The princess herself couldn't help but be amazed in the difference in Ryoko's demeanor. Her gaze shifted to find Sasami creeping behind the pirate and she gave her sister a curious look. "Shh," the pink-eyed girl stealthily whispered, a mischievous smirk appearing on her pretty face. "Yeow!" Ryoko exclaimed in surprise as Sasami gently thwapped her on the arm. "Tag!" the little princess shouted already sprinting away with Ryo-ohki right behind her. "Sorry Ayeka," Ryoko shrugged, floating a few inches above the ground with an overly innocent grin, "Gotta go, I'm 'It' now! I was almost done, I swear!" The princess sighed as she took off after the two with a jubilant holler of, "Ready or not, here I come!" Ayeka couldn't help but smile as she watched the Space Pirate Ryoko, Jurai's equivalent to the boogieman, play tag with two little kids. She was all the more surprised to find herself wanting to join in, it would be most improper. On second thought, why not? She was Ayeka Jurai and she could do whatever she wished. "Hey you!" Ayeka called out, catching Ryoko off guard, "Catch me if you can, heathen!" The golden-eyed girl shook off her initial bewilderment and tore after her friend with a hearty laugh.
*~
Kiyone happily sat back in her seat aboard the Yagami with a pleased expression. She had finally received a well overdue raise and vacation time to boot. Not even Mihoshi could spoil her mood today. Kiyone blinked and looked around in surprise. Speaking of Mihoshi, where was her dim- witted partner anyway, they were almost home. As if summoned, the ditzy officer stumbled into the control room playing with her pink cube. "Why won't it work?" she whined dismally, producing various objects of all shapes and sizes. "Look," Kiyone began, "Forget the coffee, we'll be home in a minute." "Really?" Mihoshi asked, teary-eyed. "In fact I have to activate the landing gear right now," Kiyone explained calmly, reaching over. "I'll do it! I'll do it!" the blond exclaimed enthusiastically, mood changing in split seconds, "It's this one right?" "Yes Mihoshi," she answered, good mood improving as they hand their first successful landing all month. She appeared on the dock with a smile on her face. Ayeka stumbled over to the pair in a rather un-princessly manner, gave an enigmatic grin, and poked Kiyone on the forehead with a huff of, "You're It!" Then she sprinted away with an uncharacteristic cackle. The officer was left cross-eyed and confused until a certain pirate popped into her view. "Neener, neener, neener! You can't catch me!" she called out before rushing off again. Catching on, Kiyone tapped Mihoshi's arm and began running, nearly knocking into Sasami during the trip. "No fair! Get back here!" Mihoshi shrieked, and two more joined the ranks.
*~
From her seat in the shadows on the porch Washu watched the six girls run around the front yard with a wistful smile on her face. She was glad to see them all having fun together. Her smile widened as Ryo-ohki snuck up behind Ryoko and tagged her. The scientist restrained a chuckle when Ryoko whirled around and promptly exclaimed, "You fuzzy traitor!" Then proceeded to chase the hysterical little girl around. At the same time two sets of golden eyes turned to peer curiously at the exact spot where she sat. The rest of the girls peeked from their hiding places, trying to find out why the game had paused. Washu covered her mouth in surprise, she hadn't laughed out loud, had she? Remembering the link, she grimaced. There went sitting down and watching the antics in silence. With an almost inaudible swish, Ryoko appeared next to her on the steps. "Heya Washu!" she greeted with impish grin, "Wanna play?" She opened her mouth to protest, but was cut off by several voices. Sasami poked her head out from behind a tree, "Yeah Washu! Play with us!" Ayeka's voice came from another end of the yard, "I really must insist Miss Washu!" "Meow!" Ryo-ohki sang, beaming at her hopefully. "Do I have a choice?" she asked, one eyebrow raised questioningly. "That's the spirit!" Ryoko quipped, slapping Washu on the shoulder playfully, "Either way, you're It!" As the others ran for new hiding spots the cyan- haired devil took off with, "Come and get me!" Giving in, Washu joined in the mad dash with a peal of maniacal laughter. With a running leap, she tackled her daughter. Ryoko was It, yet again. The zany antics of seven crazy aliens continued well after the arrival of their final participant. This would be a take-out dinner night.
Comments from the Peanut Gallery Tailz: *does victory dance* Another one bites the dust!! Zero: I don't have to carry the sign next time! Whoo Hoo! Tailz: Who said that?? *ponders* I have dubbed you 'The Sign Carrier,' hence you carrying the sign!! Zero: But . no fair! *pouts* I refuse to hold the sign! Tailz: *glares* You do want to come to Disney World, don't you Zero-chan?? Zero: *starry eyes* Disney!? *uncharacteristic happiness* Yay!! Tailz: Only if you carry the sign . Zero: *grudgingly* Fine . I get to see Tigger, right?? Tailz: Uh-huh!! C'mon, I wanna get going!! *waves* See y'all soon!! *dissappears*